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  • Ionic Compounds Explained: Understanding SO2, ClO2, H2O2, and TiO2
    Ionic compounds are compounds composed of ions, which are atoms or molecules that have lost or gained electrons, resulting in a net electric charge. The electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions holds the compound together.

    Of the four compounds you listed, only TiO$_2$ is an ionic compound. It consists of positively charged titanium ions (Ti$^{4+}$) and negatively charged oxide ions (O$^{2-}$). The strong electrostatic attraction between the titanium and oxide ions forms the stable ionic compound TiO$_2$.

    On the other hand, SO$_2$, ClO$_2$, and H$_2$O$_2$ are molecular compounds, not ionic compounds. In these compounds, atoms are covalently bonded, sharing electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. There is no transfer of electrons or formation of ions in these cases.

    Here's a summary of the compounds:

    - TiO$_2$: Ionic compound (titanium dioxide)

    - SO$_2$: Molecular compound (sulfur dioxide)

    - ClO$_2$: Molecular compound (chlorine dioxide)

    - H$_2$O$_2$: Molecular compound (hydrogen peroxide)

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